CLIENTS Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

clients

noun

plural of client

as in customers

a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business a law firm soliciting new clients through television advertising

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Recent Examples of clients Kwan, who served Chinese clients at banks like Standard Chartered and BNP Paribas, saw China’s growing wealth take shape by the early 2010s. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 When Nick went to present his first big case to clients and the board, he was paralyzed by stuttering, and the firm hired a vocal coach who taught him to sing through the stammer, hence the moniker. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 Erin O’Neil, an attorney based in Connecticut, said some of her clients are now in deportation proceedings triggered by allegations of fraud over minor inconsistencies that have no bearing on the case. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Gerard Cassidy, a top banking analyst with nearly four decades in the business, frequently poses that question to clients, investors, and consumers. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026 That’s the inherent challenge, and slippery slope, for agencies that represent clients with competing interests. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Melissa Fox, a master aesthetician whose clients include Elle McPherson, is a fan. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 However, there were signs the new collections are resonating with clients. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 In December 2024, Hot Hands Sports landed two clients, only for that well to dry up five months later. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

With more than 50 years of experience in subsea robotics, ISE has delivered over 250 underwater vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries worldwide, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
European customers increasingly want to understand what providers can guarantee when political circumstances change.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of customers

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Politicians could no longer rely on local patrons to intimidate people into voting for them and had to compete on representing their interests.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Previously, Korean patrons were setting up remote offices in Starbucks outlets, even bringing desktop computers and printers.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

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